Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015E-Democracy.OrgeDo_f24a4bd8-9b77-11df-9d8a-bc7c7a64ea2aE-Democracy.Org is a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer-based project._f24a4eee-9b77-11df-9d8a-bc7c7a64ea2aHarness the power of online tools to support participation in public life, strengthen communities, and build democracy._dead7966-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47bEngagementInclusivenessListening Understanding Respect CivilityEffectiveness Reach SustainabilityInclusive EngagementStrengthen, broaden, and stimulate diverse engagement through effective, meaningful, and informed online discussion and exchange on public issues_f24a5218-9b77-11df-9d8a-bc7c7a64ea2a1EngagementActively engage people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and less-represented groups to raise unique community voices, as well as increase listening, understanding, respect, and civility among all_dead7c18-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b1.1Less-Represented GroupsExpansionStrategically expand the number and geographic distribution of local online groups (e.g., Neighbors Forums, Issues Forums) and next generation online engagement opportunities_dead7d1c-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b1.2Effectiveness, Reach & SustainabilityImprove effectiveness, reach, and sustainability of civic online engagement and social media activities _dead7dc6-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b1.3Active CitizenshipEmpower people through interactions, experiences, and online skills to have an impact on their communities and governments_f24a630c-9b77-11df-9d8a-bc7c7a64ea2a2Capacity BuildingBuild capacity of people to participate in more effective ways_dead7e7a-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b2.1CollaborationCollaborate with other organizations that bring people together around issues and places_dead7f42-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b2.2F2F & Online OpportunitiesCreate face-to-face opportunities for people to collaborate in addition to online platforms_dead8000-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b2.3Information ResourcesIncrease the use and relevance of information resources about governance, elections, the media, and public affairs to help address public challenges _dead80be-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b2.4Effective Practices and ToolsDevelop, leverage, and disseminate online practices and tools from around the world to promote engagement and active citizenship_f24a6d20-9b77-11df-9d8a-bc7c7a64ea2a3Effective PracticesCollect, curate, and disseminate relevant effective practices_dead8168-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b3.1E-Democracy Practices, Tools & LessonsHelp practitioners, volunteers, and organizations make use of effective e-democracy practices, tools, and lessons_dead823a-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b3.2Metrics & Evaluation ToolsCreate and implement metrics and evaluation tools for all our projects and share results_dead830c-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b3.3Education & TrainingProvide education and training for local leaders and community members on online engagement and public transparency, and provide strategies, models, and tools_dead83d4-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b3.4Local Leaders Community MembersOpen Source ToolsUse open source tools to the greatest extent possible and work to ensure that major investments in our primary software platforms are released under common open source licenses _dead8492-4939-11e2-8755-24218065e47b3.52013-01-012015-12-312012-12-18http://pages.e-democracy.org/Strategic_planOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net